Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail Convenience Stores (2008): did not establish the new U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would be able to support the beneficiary in a primarily managerial or executive position within one year of approval. The petitioner also failed to prove that the beneficiary had been employed abroad in a primarily managerial capacity, as no subordinate employees were identified.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support Manager Within One Year Beneficiary'S Prior Employment Abroad
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